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GB/IE/NI
Determining water requirement
You can determine the total water requirement of your plants during your time away with a simple
calculation.
Water requirement in ml =
* x 15ml
+* x 30ml
+* x 60ml
x number of days
* = number of plants with low (15ml), medium (30ml) and high (60ml) water requirement
Example:
Water requirement in ml =
8 x 15ml
+ 5 x 30ml
+ 3 x 60ml
x 10 = 4.500ml
For a 10-day absence, you need 4.500ml of water (= 4.5l).
Possible faults
The following shows possible faults, their causes and remedies.
Fault
Possible cause
Remedy
No irrigation
No power.
The hoses on the pump
have come loose.
Check the
power supply.
Check the
hose connections
on the pump.
Water leak
Hose connections are not tight.
Check the hose connections.
